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• NCAA Tournament Expansion To 76 Teams On Track For 2026-27The NCAA has launched the final steps toward expanding both the men's and women's basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams, sources told ESPN. The move is expected to be formalized within weeks and would take effect for the upcoming 2026-27 season, with a mid-May announcement possible. Remaining committee approvals are considered procedural at this stage. "They have what they need to move forwar...2026 -
• BYU star AJ Dybantsa makes final NBA Draft decisionHe averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists while leading the Cougars to the NCAA Tournament this past season....2026 -
• Duke Lands No. 3 Transfer John Blackwell From WisconsinJohn Blackwell, the third-ranked transfer in this cycle, has committed to Duke, head coach Jon Scheyer announced Tuesday. The former Wisconsin guard averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists last season, earning All-Big Ten third-team recognition. The 6-foot-4 rising senior is the most significant transfer acquisition of Scheyer's tenure and is expected to slot directly into the starting...2026See more Jon Scheyer -
• 2026 NBA Mock Draft: AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1, Michigan duo taken in lottery as standings, lottery odds setAday Mara has been one of the biggest risers due to his play in the NCAA Tournament...2026See more Aday Mara -
• Azzi Fudd Slides To No. 4 In Final WNBA Mock Draft; Awa Fam Holds Top SpotAzzi Fudd falls two spots to fourth overall in the final 2026 WNBA Draft mock ahead of Monday's draft, while Valencia center Awa Fam remains entrenched at No. 1, according to The Athletic. Fudd's slide follows a challenging NCAA Tournament in which she struggled to generate offense when her jump shot wasn't working, particularly against South Carolina. The Washington Mystics still select her four...2026See more articles Azzi Fudd -
• NBA Draft 2026 odds: BYU's Dybantsa favored to go No. 1 overall but Kansas' Darryn Peterson not far behindHere's a look at the latest odds for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament...2026Visit the page Darryn Peterson -
• Michael Malone Signs Six-Year, $50M Deal With North CarolinaNorth Carolina has officially hired former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, agreeing to a six-year contract worth approximately $50 million while averaging more than $8.3 million per year, sources confirmed to ESPN. The figure places Malone among the five highest-paid coaches in college basketball. Steve Kerr is currently the NBA's highest paid head coach at $17.5 million per season, but...2026Continue with Michael Malone -
• College basketball prospects who boosted their NBA Draft stock (and future fantasy value) in NCAA tournament
Dan Titus examines five NBA prospects who boosted their draft stock (and eventual fantasy value) through strong tourney performances....2026Visit the page Dan Titus
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• Cameron Boozer Becomes Fifth Freshman To Win AP Player Of The YearCameron Boozer has been named the Associated Press men's college basketball Player of the Year, becoming only the fifth freshman to win the award and the second straight Duke player to claim the honor following Cooper Flagg last season. Boozer received 59 of 61 votes from AP Top 25 voters, with BYU's AJ Dybantsa collecting the remaining two. Boozer joins fellow Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg last y...2026Check it out Cooper Flagg -
• NBA Draft: Some teams have Darius Acuff ranked ahead of Darryn PetersonArkansas guard Darius Acuff has significantly boosted his NBA draft stock with his recent play, including a strong showing during the NCAA Tournament, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. While Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is still widely viewed as the top guard in the 2026 draft class and a likely top-three pick, Fischer […] The post NBA Draft: Some teams have Darius Acuff ranked ah...2026See more Darryn Peterson
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NCAA Tournament trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Darius Acuff Closing Gap On Darryn Peterson At Guard On NBA Draft BoardsArkansas freshman Darius Acuff is mounting a serious challenge to Darryn Peterson to be the top-ranked guard prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft after polling across the league. Several scouts now rank Acuff ahead of Peterson among guards following dominant performances in both the SEC and NCAA Tournaments. "Acuff definitely put himself even further on the map," said one veteran college scout. Acuff's ...2026See more Darryn Peterson -
• Arizona, Michigan Co-Favorites At +175 To Win NCAA TournamentArizona and Michigan enter the Final Four as co-favorites to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament at +175, according to DraftKings. Illinois (+400) and UConn (+550) round out the field as long shots. Both Arizona and Michigan entered March Madness with strong odds, +380 and +370, respectively. Illinois and UConn were far longer shots at 22-1 and 25-1 entering the tournament. Duke, the original...2026 -
• St. Bonaventure Hires Mike MacDonald From Division II Daemen As Head CoachSt. Bonaventure is finalizing a deal to hire Daemen College coach Mike MacDonald as its next men's basketball head coach, a source briefed on the decision confirmed. The announcement is expected this week, continuing the program's pattern of outside-the-box appointments following its 2024 hire of ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski as general manager. MacDonald, 59, spent 12 seasons at Division II Dae...2026Check it out Adrian Wojnarowski -
• Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic Intends To Declare For NBA DraftIowa State junior forward Milan Momcilovic intends to declare as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2026 NBA Draft. Momcilovic's season ended in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament when Iowa State lost to Tennessee. "I probably, definitely, (will) test the draft," Momcilovic told Cyclone Alert in a conversation at the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. "Just because I think I've had a good year an...2026See more Milan Momcilovic -
• March Madness Elite Eight 2026: How To Watch Texas Vs Michigan, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThis article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The road to Phoenix reaches its most intense crossroads this Monday as the No. 1 seed Texas Longhorns face the No. 2 seed Michigan Wolverines at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. This 2026 NCAA Tournament Re...2026Read about Michigan Wolverines -
• Rick Pitino Signs Extension With St. John's, Becomes Big East's Second-Highest-Paid CoachRick Pitino has signed a contract extension with St. John's that adds one year through the 2029-30 season and includes a substantial pay increase, the school confirmed Sunday. The deal makes Pitino, 73, the Big East's second-highest-paid coach behind UConn's Dan Hurley, according to ESPN sources. "We're thrilled that Coach Pitino has signed a new agreement to remain at St. John's, a deal that will...2026Click for news about Rick Pitino -
• Milan Momcilovic Intends To Declare For NBA DraftIowa State junior forward Milan Momcilovic intends to declare as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2026 NBA Draft. Momcilovic's season ended in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament when Iowa State lost to Tennessee. "I probably, definitely, (will) test the draft," Momcilovic told Cyclone Alert in a conversation at the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. "Just because I think I've had a good year an...2026Read about Milan Momcilovic
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• March Madness Elite Eight 2026: How To Watch Notre Dame Vs UConn, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThis article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The road to Phoenix reaches a fever pitch this Sunday as the No. 6 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish face the undefeated No. 1 overall seed UConn Huskies at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. This 2026 NCAA Tour...2026See more Azzi Fudd -
• Eighth-grader's perfect women's NCAA bracket lasts until Sweet 16 before finally missing a game
It took Pittsburgh eighth-grader Otto Schellhammer until the Sweet 16 to finally miss one of his women's picks for March Madness. No. 6 seed Notre Dame beat second-seeded Vanderbilt on Friday in Fort Worth, Texas, to open the regional rounds of the women's NCAA Tournament. Schellhammer previously told The Associated Press it was “100% luck” and that he didn't know anything about basketball despi...2026See also Fort Worth
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• Arizona Beats Arkansas To Reach Elite Eight With Record Balanced Scoring AttackArizona reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015, convincingly defeating Arkansas 109-88 on Thursday in the West Regional behind a historic offensive display in which six players scored at least 14 points, which was an NCAA tournament first. Freshmen Brayden Burries and Koa Peat each finished with 21 points. Ivan Kharchenkov contributed 15, while Jaden Bradley, Motiejus Krivas and Tob...2026See more articles Brayden Burries
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• LSU Rehires Will Wade From NC State As Head CoachWill Wade is returning to LSU, leaving NC State after one season to take over the program he previously led from 2018 to 2022. Wade announced the move Thursday in a statement posted to X, the same day LSU fired incumbent coach Matt McMahon, sources told ESPN. The financial toll on LSU is substantial. The university will owe McMahon more than $8 million on his remaining contract, while Wade's buyou...2026See more Louisiana State -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Iowa Vs Nebraska, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThis article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The "Cornfield Rivalry" takes a high-stakes detour to the Toyota Center in Houston this Thursday as the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes face off against the No. 4 seed Nebraska Cornhuskers. The 2026 NCAA Men's...2026Click for news about Toyota Center -
• Top NBA prospects in 2026 March Madness Sweet 16: Analysis, players to watch in NCAA Tournament including Darius Acuff Jr.
It's rare to have this many high draft picks still playing in the NCAA Tournament....2026
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• North Carolina Fires Head Coach Hubert DavisNorth Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis was fired by the school, a source close to Davis told ESPN's Rece Davis, bringing a conclusion to a tumultuous week after the Tar Heels' stunning loss to VCU in the first round of the men's NCAA tournament. The school did not specify the nature of Davis' departure in its statement Tuesday night, simply calling it a change in leadership. Davis...2026Continue with Hubert Davis -
• Darius Acuff Jr. Becomes First Active NCAA Men's Player To Land Major U.S. Brand Signature Shoe
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. has secured a signature shoe deal with Reebok, making the 19-year-old the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one from a prominent U.S. brand while still in college, according to Reebok's head of basketball Jide Osifeso. The agreement marks a landmark moment for college athletics. Acuff also becomes the first Reebok men's basketball player with a signature shoe sinc...2026Read about NCAA Men
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• Arizona State Hires Randy Bennett As Head Coach, St. Mary's Promotes Mickey McConnellArizona State has hired Randy Bennett as its next men's basketball head coach, the school announced Monday. Bennett, who spent 24 seasons building Saint Mary's into a consistent national program, is receiving a five-year contract, sources told ESPN. Bennett, 63, is an Arizona native who guided Saint Mary's to 12 NCAA Tournament appearances since taking over a program that went 2-27 the season befo...2026Visit the page Saint Mary -
• Blakes leads Vanderbilt to 1st Sweet 16 since 2009 with near triple-double in March Madness
Mikayla Blakes scored 25 points as No. 2 seed Vanderbilt beat seventh-seeded Illinois 75-57 Monday night to advance to the Sweet 16 in the women's NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009. Vanderbilt (29-4) now is one off matching the 30-win seasons of the 1993 Final Four squad and the 2001-02 Commodores for most wins in program history. The Commodores will play No. 6 seed Notre Dame, a win...2026Continue with Mikayla Blakes
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• What have Dybantsa, Peterson and more NBA Draft prospects shown in March Madness?The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament has come and gone, and it was a loaded bracket of talent for NBA scouts to check out....2026 -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Vanderbilt Vs Illinois, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe "Magic" of Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville is at an all-time high this Monday as the #2 seed Vanderbilt Commodores host the #7 seed Illinois Fighting The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament reaches a critical juncture as the No. 2 seed Vanderbilt Commodores prepare to defend their home court at the historic Memorial Gymnasium against the surging No. 7 seed Illinois Fighting Illini. This...2026Continue with Vanderbilt Commodores -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch South Carolina Vs USC, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe energy at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia is electric this Monday as the No. 1 seed South Carolina Gamecocks host the No. 9 seed USC Trojans. The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament reaches a critical juncture as Dawn Staley's squad looks to defend their home court and secure a spot in the Sweet 16 against a resilient Trojans team that has defied the odds all season. This Round of 32 en...2026Visit the page Colonial Life Arena